Democrat goal of capital gains tax is ‘not to get this signed into law,’ but to get through the courts
State Senator Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn) weighs in on the passing of the controversial capital gains tax in the state Senate over the weekend.4 years ago
Councilmember Dunn: Grocery hazard pay is the ‘direct fist of government’
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn weighs in on the future of hazard pay for grocery workers, which may be coming to unincorporated King County.4 years ago
WA Rep: Bill ending use of credit scores for insurance would lead to rate increase for older drivers
Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) discusses the latest about credit scores for insurance.4 years ago
WA Congressional candidate: Rep. Herrera Beutler’s impeachment vote was final ‘straw’
Joe Kent on why he's planning to run against Congresswoman Jamie Herrera Beutler, who he feels does not properly represent the district.4 years ago
WA Rep: Police tactics bill ‘takes away tools’ without providing other options
Rep. Gina Mosbrucker (R-Goldendale) reacts to the passing of a police tactics bill which she believes worsens public safety.4 years ago
Sweep of Denny Park encampment makes way for group to plan revitalization
An encampment at Seattle's Denny Park with a history of problems will be cleared out Wednesday following public safety concerns.4 years ago
WA Rep: ‘We’re basically starving transportation’ at the state level
Sen. Phil Fortunato on the transportation package unveiled by the Freedom Caucus that would take a different approach at the state level.4 years ago
Seattle Council candidate would not have voted to cut police budget 20%
A longtime activist in the Seattle area, Mike McQuaid is running for Seattle City Council, going up against Teresa Mosqueda in the at-large position.4 years ago
WA prosecutor: Retroactive earned release bill gives ‘biggest benefit to worst offenders’
Mary Robnett (Pierce County Prosecutor) on why she opposes a new plan to release some prisoners on 鈥済ood behavior鈥� -- it鈥檚 a bill that is retroactive.4 years ago
WA Rep: Police tactics bill appeases ‘political group’ at expense of safety
State Rep. Brad Klippert (R-Kennewick) on a new bill that seeks to change police tactics in Washington state, and how it undermines public safety.4 years ago
WA Rep. Herrera Beutler: ‘I’m still the exact same Republican’ despite impeachment drama
Washington Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler voting to impeach Donald Trump has since seen her caught between Democrats and Republicans.4 years ago
QFC rep: Seattle hazard pay ‘not sustainable’ with stores on thin margins
QFC representative Tiffany Sanders provides added insight into the decisionmaking then went into closing a pair of Seattle locations.4 years ago
Rush Limbaugh, legendary conservative talk radio host, passes away at 70
Rush Limbaugh, conservative talk radio host of the nationally syndicated Rush Limbaugh Show, has died at age 70 after a battle with lung cancer.4 years ago
WA Rep: ‘Heartbreaking’ that Tri-Cities region not moved to Phase 2
State Sen. Sharon Brown (R-Kennewick) calls out Gov. Inslee for keeping only the Tri-Cities and the surrounding region in Phase 1.4 years ago
WA Rep: Democrat leaders unwilling to take on Inslee’s COVID proclamations
Sen. Mike Padden on the Freedom Caucus, formed in light of how the COVID-19 shutdowns occurred. He says Democrat leaders won't stand up to Gov. Inslee.4 years ago
WA Food Industry CEO: Seattle grocery store hazard pay singles ‘one industry out’
Washington Food Industry Association CEO Tammie Hetrick on the lawsuit grocery associations filed against the City of Seattle regarding hazard pay.4 years ago
Seattle council candidate looks to bring urgency to helping small businesses
Co-founder of Fremont Brewing Sara Nelson explains why she鈥檚 running as a pro-business candidate for Seattle City Council.4 years ago
WA Rep: Too easy for the wealthy to impose COVID restrictions on less fortunate
State Rep Steve Kirby (D-Tacoma) on his support for a Republican bill curtailing Inslee鈥檚 emergency powers during an emergency.4 years ago
Whatcom County officials ask for ‘equity and clarity’ in vaccine distribution
Whatcom County leaders are asking Gov. Inslee for more equity between counties and more transparency into the state's vaccine distribution.4 years ago
WA Rep: Inslee did disservice to Biden by supporting promotion of unemployment head
Rep Jesse Young (R-Gig Harbor) discusses the massive ESD data breach, and how he believes Inslee was wrong to support the departing unemployment head Suzi LeVine.4 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidate seeks compassionate spaces for homeless
Lance Randall on his run for Seattle mayor and how he hopes to create spaces for the homeless that provide many of their basic needs.4 years ago
Witness to Tacoma police officer driving through crowd speaks out
Video shows a Tacoma police officer driving out of a group of people Saturday night. A witness shares his side of what happened with the Jason Rantz Show.4 years ago
SPD Chief Diaz: Additional police budget cuts impacting ‘proactive public safety’
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz on $5,4 million budget cut proposals by Council that may be kneecapping the police and their ability to do proactive public safety.4 years ago
